PHYS 1A - General Physics I

    Recent Professors
    JENNIFER SIDERS, ROBIN REHAGEN, WARREN WHITE, KYLARA MARTIN, ERIC HARPELL, CARRIE GAUCHAT, KALPANI WERELLAPATHA, PHILIP POWELL and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") or higher. MATH 1
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Introduction to the principles of Newtonian Mechanics and analytical methods of physics using calculus as needed. Topics covered include vectors, kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, and gravitation.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:00am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–1:25pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–7:20pm